Tender

GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2017 at 14:46

Tender Notice
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19 Sep 2017 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is seeking an experienced printing company for the provision of production and mailing preparation services for Annual Council Tax Bills and Benefits Statements. This tender, titled "GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing," falls within the services industry category and is located in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 13 October 2017. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 1 January 2018, with an option for a one-year extension. The estimated contract value is £500,000, and the minimum contract value is £100,000, using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing services, as the Council has indicated a preference for such operators. Businesses that are adept with Capita Revenues and Benefits Software and Paris formatting software, as well as those that can demonstrate accuracy and efficiency under strict deadlines, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contractual opportunity could enhance a company's growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a local authority, thereby fostering further local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: Billing Printing - Council Tax and Benefits Annual Mailing

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 September 2017 for the following reason: THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWNChelmsford City Council wishes to appoint an experienced and qualified printing company to undertake the production and mailing preparation of the Annual Council Tax Bills and Benefits Statements. This will be a three year contract with an option for a further one year extension. Applicants MUST be experienced providers using Capita Revenues and Benefits Software and Paris formatting software. Absolute accuracy is essential as is the ability to undertake this time critical within strict deadlines. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VRGH69RWX3 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06395b4d-777c-4a82-a672-f9f431336137
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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